Michael Gluck
Michael Gluck | |
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 Michael Gluck | |
| Born | March 8, 1983 |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, President of VGMarket |
| Website | MichaelGluck.com |
Michael Gluck (born March 8, 1983) is the Founder and President of VGMarket,[1] a market research firm specializing in entertainment, media, and technology.[2]
VGMarket
In 2007, at the age of 24, Michael started VGMarket with $5,000 in savings and grew the company to $20,000,000 in lifetime sales by the age of 30.[3] By 2014, VGMarket had become a leading global market research provider, servicing Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 clients in the United States and internationally.[4]
Piano Squall
As a college student, Gluck performed piano concerts and released an album under the stage name “Piano Squall” to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, in support of a cure for the disease that took his grandmother’s life.[5]
Other Ventures
Outside of the market research industry, Gluck is the Co-Owner of Court Street Grocers. Opening with a 29 Zagat rating and widespread critical acclaim, the Brooklyn food and sandwich shop is among the highest reviewed restaurants in New York.[6][7][8]
Gluck is also Co-Founder and Executive Producer of Critical Hit, a video game music tribute band,[9] as well as an investor in video game and technology startups. [citation needed]
Education
Gluck studied marketing, communication, and Japanese at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in the class of 2005. [citation needed]
Personal life
Gluck was born in Miami and grew up in Hollywood, Florida. He speaks Spanish and Japanese and enjoys piano, composing music, chess, ping-pong, bowling, and StarCraft II. [citation needed]
References
- ^ Charlene Weisler (August 14, 2014). "The Business of Games: Interview with VG Market's Michael Gluck". MediaBizBloggers.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ "About Us: VGMarket is a market research firm specializing in entertainment, media, and technology". Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ Britt Hysen (October 6, 2014). "VG Market CEO Michael Gluck Disrupts Video Game Industry". Millennial. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ Derek Andersen (January 19, 2012). "VG Market: From EA Pink Slip to Millions". Startup Grind. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ Shawn Sines (June 6, 2007). ""Piano Squall" Battles Multiple Sclerosis With Debut Album GAME". Gamefront.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ "Court Street Grocers". Yelp.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ "Court Street Grocers: Our Summary Review". Zagat. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ "Best Lunch Spot in New York 2013". Citysearch.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ "About Critical Hit: History and Founders". Retrieved November 10, 2014.
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